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Geckota Airstream FrontiervsVario 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé

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Airstream Frontier
GeckotaAirstream Frontier
MSRP $299
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé
Vario1945 D12 Bronze Fumé
MSRP $428

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Airstream Frontier36mm
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé37mm
Power Reserve
Airstream Frontier40h
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé40h
Water Resistance
Airstream Frontier100m
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé100m
MSRP
Airstream Frontier$299
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé$428

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
36mm
37mm
Thickness
11.95mm
10.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.5mm
45mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
Grey

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 82s5

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$299
$428

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What people say

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Geckota Airstream Frontier

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Vario 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé

Owners widely appreciate the Vario 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé for its historical representation and the use of two lume colors. The blended branding is considered tasteful by some, though one owner expressed indecision about the logo and crown position. The 37mm bronze case is designed to develop a patina, as are the bronze hands, complementing the gradient matte black dial with faux-patina lume. The Miyota 82S5 automatic movement, however, is noted by owners to be noisy and rattly, with one owner reporting +7 seconds per day accuracy and a 40-hour power reserve. Overall, owners rate the Vario 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé positively for its aesthetic appeal and historical narrative, despite the noisy movement.

From video reviewers

The bronze case developing a patina is a key aesthetic feature. Reviewers found the value proposition to be good at $428 USD.

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